LEGALLY SPEAKING: Does your medical aid cover traditional healer consultations?

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GUEST – Mbuso Mchunu – founder of Springforth Consulting and a medical aid advisor and Mkhulu Solly Nduku – Sector Leader – Traditional Health Practitioners
In South Africa, the landscape of traditional medicine coverage within medical aid schemes exhibits a notable variance. While comprehensive cover for all Homeopathic treatment remains absent across the board, specific schemes extend limited coverage for select services or practitioners. This nuanced scenario requires a closer examination to understand the spectrum of coverage and its implications.
15 May 2024 1PM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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